As nouns the difference between terms and ergotine
is that terms is while ergotine is (organic compound) a powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance it is used to produce contraction of the uterus.
(organic compound) A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus.